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Kindness

What book would you gift to whom?
12 Jan 2012

What book would you gift to whom?

by Zoe | posted in: Shaun Tan | 17

Is there anything more generous than giving someone a book? In doing so you are not only giving them, if not the world, then certainly a world, even a universe. Bundled up with the book comes the wish for enjoyment, … Continued

Conflict, Crosscultural friendship, Different perspectives, Friendship, Generosity, Kindness, Loss, Refugees, Strangers, War
The best show in town this season
2 Jan 2012

The best show in town this season

by Zoe | posted in: Stephen Mackey | 18

Over the Christmas holidays M and J decided they wanted to create a show for the family, and Pushka by Stephen Mackey was chosen as the basis for the production. With all the elements of a fairy tale (an enchanted … Continued

Circus, Clowns, Dancing, Dressing up, Fairy Stories, Imagination, Kindness, Magic, Puppets
The kindness of strangers
22 Apr 2011

The kindness of strangers

by Zoe | | 12

Earlier this month Besty Bird at Fuse 8 said of Playing by the book “this site just pours its heart into each and every post“. She’s right. I’ve always been told I wear my heart on my sleeve, and today … Continued

Books / Libraries, Crosscultural friendship, Emotions, Generosity, Kindness, New Zealand, Strangers

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